South Africa have gone about their business in the first five group matches for the most part in a professional manner, and have also gained in confidence and the much-talked about momentum, as they look to end their numerous heartbreaks in World Cups.

In the 2011 World Cup, South Africa imploded dramatically against England to lose a low-scoring thriller by six runs, and as expected the 'chokers' tag was quickly thrust again on Graeme Smith's team. Smith was understandably miffed by this tag being put on South Africa and was at his sarcastic best in the press conference following the loss to England. To the Proteas' credit, they bounced back tremendously with victories over India and Ireland in their next two matches.

The 131-run win against Ireland thanks to a stellar knock of 99 by JP Duminy saw South Africa become the first team from Group B to qualify for the quarter-finals of the ongoing World Cup. South Africa had earlier thumped West Indies and Netherlands in their first two